Genesis 24:2

And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 24:2

BSB

So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, "Place your hand under my thigh,

AKJV

And Abraham said to his oldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray you, your hand under my thigh:

CPDV

And he said to the elder servant of his house, who was in charge of all that he had: "Place your hand under my thigh,

ERV

And Abraham said unto his servant, the elder of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:

NHEB

Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please put your hand under my thigh.

SMT

And Abraham will say to the old man of his house ruling over all which is to him, Put now thy hand under my thigh.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 24:2

AndAbrahamH85Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntohiseldestH2205Adjective servantH5650Noun MasculineofhishouseH1004Noun MasculinethatruledoverH4910VerballthathehadPutH7760VerbIpraytheethyhandH3027Noun FeminineundermythighH3409Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 24:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 24:2

Summary

Abraham summons trusted servant for oath

Event

Servant commissioned for task

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC